10 epic things to do this weekend, including Laneway Festival, Design Workshops and Light to Night Festival

Yaas it’s Friday! There’s nothing like kicking your heels off and snuggling into your fave comfy PJs after a long week.

And then the weekend comes and you’re left with the old question of “What should I do today?”. Well since it is Art Week, there’s actually quite a few things you could do this weekend – the infamous Light to Night Festival is back and the endearing music from Harry Potter that we grew up listening to is being performed live as well!

So in true artsy fartsy spirit, here are 10 (rather artsy fartsy) events you go for on the weekends.

1. Light to Night Festival

Photos courtesy of the National Gallery Singapore

First up we have the Light to Night festival that is back for its second edition – now bigger and better than ever. The festival now spans across 5 zones besides the National Gallery. These include the Padang, the Arts House, the Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, the Empress Lawn, and the Asian Civilisations Museum.

This year, the theme Colour Sensations is explored through a variety of art forms like art installations, music, dance and literary performances as well. You could give your mind and senses a treat at the mirror maze, or have a relaxing picnic at the Padang – the possibilities are endless.

Reminisce in the good old days when Harry Potter was everything. Performing the John Williams’ classical score from the second Harry Potter movie, The Chamber of Secrets, is the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra.

Relive the magic as the film is projected on a 40-foot screen, and the orchestra performs the scores live.

So what are you waiting for? This will be your last chance to experience the magnificent experience for the year.

With every festive season comes a refreshing change of scene – at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome. To welcome the Lunar New Year, the conversatory is being transformed into the picturesque landscape of the Chinese imperial gardens.

You’ll be greeted by the auspicious Southern Lions and Chinese guardian dogs. Then you’ll find yourself immersed in a spectacle of camellias, bromeliads and of course, dahlias, in a courtyard garden setting.

P.S. The god of fortune will be dropping by for a few days in February!

Displaced, a play following three female immigrants - from different points in history - as they flee to Canada. Photo: Sistic

For an eye-opening and insightful experience, you’ll want to make your way forn to M1’s Fringe Festival. In a nutshell, this event revolves around the question of what it means to be a woman.

At a time when feminism and empowerment makes international headlines almost every day, the festival puts on an array of programs featuring striking themes. For example – the beauty of ageing, traditional female gender stereotypes in society, and even refugees through the ages adapting to their new environment.

There’s an entire list of programmes, that you honestly would not want to miss out.

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